Two new Canon Wide Angle Lenses : Canon has introduced two new versions of its coveted Wide Angle Lenses for professional and photo enthusiasts. The new Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM lenses use a rear focusing system, high-speed CPU, and a powerful ring-type Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) with optimized Auto-Focus algorithms for faster auto focusing and sharp pictures. With large apertures these new Wide Angle lenses deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds for amazing photo quality. The Canon wide angle lenses are ideal for capturing both stills and video and offers silent and smooth operation in a compact body. The wide angle lenses will be available for retail in June 2012.

Canon Wide-Angle lenses
Both Wide Angle lenses feature Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology providing up to four shutter speed stops of correction. With the Optical Image Stabilizer turned on, digital photographers can capture sharp wide-angle pictures in low-light conditions reducing the need for a flash or a tripod. New lens elements improve the peripheral picture quality and a seven-blade circular diaphragm delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. The silent and smooth operation of each wide angle lens makes them ideal choices for recording video as well. The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM lenses each have a minimum focusing distances of 0.20m and 0.23m, respectively.

Canon Optical Image Stabilizer
Empowering landscape and wide-angle photographers with improved optical performance, Canon has upgraded both its EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM lenses with Image Stabilization technology and Ultrasonic Motor-powered auto focus. In addition, both Wide-Angle lenses are treated with special lens coatings to help minimize ghosting and flares.

Canon Wide Angle lenses price & availability
The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Wide Angle lens is expected to be available in June 2012 for an suggested retail price of $850 USD, while the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Wide Angle lens is expected to be available in June 2012 for an suggested retail price of $800 USD.